Trainer I
Department: Bird
Mammal
Position
Type: Full Time
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Take your career to
new depths and put your skills to work in a one of a kind setting by becoming a
part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through
education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our
guests with an exciting, educational,and memorable experience.
The Trainer I for
the Bird/Mammal department will provide proper care and training to the bird
and mammal collection.
Other duties include
but are not limited to:
- Clean and maintain assigned exhibits and support areas.
- Observe animal behavior and report unusual/abnormal behavior to supervisor.
- Prepare animal diets and feed according to established procedures.
- Handle all raptors according to established procedures.
- Use telemetry equipment as assigned.
- Deliver all show segments except the African Serval.
- Cope and talon trim all raptors excluding the bald eagle as assigned.
- Net/cast all birds excluding the bald eagle as assigned.
- Assist senior staff in animal restraint and veterinary procedures
- Weigh and transport all trained animals excluding the African Serval as assigned.
- Enter data into TRACKS.
- Plan and direct the work of volunteers in primary areas of responsibility.
- Communicate procedures and work duties to support staff when absent.
- Work all auxiliary functions in the department as assigned.
- Contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of department areas
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree
in biology, psychology or related field from a four year college or university
is preferred with one year of experience in a public aquarium/zoo. Any
combination of education and experience would likely produce the required
knowledge, skills and abilities.
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INFORMATION:
This position offers
an attractive benefits/vacation package including a 100% employer paid health
plan, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan
with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed.
To Apply please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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